The Haven has changed ownership since last time I visited--and I like this iteration! The dining area has had a refresh, but it still feels home and welcoming. There's a long bar with plenty of stools, plus a variety of table sizes (low and high-top). The menu has lots of typical bar fare, plus some of the more "home-cooked" diner food and square meals to keep you coming back. For my last visit, a meatloaf special was on the chalkboard, but I went with the Jack Salmon and was not disappointed! My plate arrived with two medium-sized fish, perfectly seasoned and breaded, plus a generous scoop of slaw and nice, warm beans that were just tender and not overcooked. The bar has plenty of basics and none of the frills; our server couldn't tell me anything about their gin selection for my G&T but I recognized a bottle of Bombay & requested that. Our server was super friendly and helpful. This place is family-friendly and easy on the pocketbook. Check it out! read more

The Haven - Jack salmon with bleu cheese coleslaw - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

food was excellent. Great neighborhood vibe. Welcoming and friendly. Our drinks and appetizer was timely. It was very busy and it took a little while for the main course, but our waitress was wonderful and we enjoyed our wait. read more

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This was our first visit at The Haven. Nice little neighborhood bar and grill. Great friendly service. Not too noisy even though there were a lot of people in the bar section. Baseball game on the big screens. My husband ordered the special which was a 22oz pork steak that came with beans and potato salad. I got the cod sandwich with homemade fries. Food was good as expected. But, not over the top that serves a five star. We split a piece of carrot cake which was very good. We liked the atmosphere. And, the location is becoming one of our favorite St Louis areas with great businesses and lots of St Louis culture. We will be back. Hope the dazzle us to a five star next time! read more

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So glad they have opened up again! The menu hasn't changed much but the food is excellent. The service is much faster than it used to be, a great crew! read more

I am hesitant to write this review because I love this place so much and I don't want it to fill up! BUT I will still do it because I feel like this place deserves all the credit. This is a staple in our family because the beer is always cold, fries crispy, wings are delicious, and the waitresses remember your name and order :) I have tried a lot of things here, and there has not been one thing that I have not liked. My usual order is the hot wings with ranch (their ranch is TOP TIER I always ask for a larger side of it) and just a large dinner salad because even though it is basic, it always hits for me, and it is just a vehicle for the ranch have I mentioned how good the ranch is?? This last time I went, I went out of the box and instead of the salad I got the Cod Sandwich and I think I have to switch up my usual. The fish was flaky and the breading was crispy and the tartar sauce complimented everything, including the fries. It was also SO fresh and piping hot when it came out, which made me have to wait and unfortunately I filled up on my Dinner Salad and wings so I only got a couple of bites in before I had to call it quits. But I now have a special experience to share that the sandwich also reheats super well and the breading was still crispy the next day. You have probably seen this in the other reviews and I will confirm that this place is small and has some tight quarters. So if you have some junk in the trunk like me you will be saying a few extra "excuse me's" to get to your seat or the bathroom. With it being a small place there is a women and mens bathroom near the back, each only for one person at a time, so you might have to wait in line in the hallway. When it is full, it can get pretty loud so I would not recommend this place for a 1st date or a place to catch up with a friend during the peak times. This is a great place to watch literally any sport because while the spot is small, it has 4-5 TVs to watch anything you want. read more

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Second visit. Prices have gone up. Got soup & stale corn muffin, disappointing. Chicken fingers dry Fries 1/2 cooked.

Great fried cod! Perfect texture of crisp and flaky but tender. We had an incredible waitress and person who bussed the tables. The feel is bar casual. Carrot cake was delicious. read more

The Haven - Dinner: house salads, French onion soup and Reuban - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

So happy our favorite local place reopened! Food and service were amazing as always. Thanks for keeping most of the original menu!

Favorite Sunday spot with our friends. Great food, great service!!! The Old Fashioned is awesome. Great burgers and cod. Try it out, you will come back!! read more

We went to The Haven at 5pm on a Tuesday and we were seated immediately for two. Drinks were taken right away and our server didn't take two minutes to bring them and ask if we wanted any appetizers. We got the fried cannelloni. Shortly after Alysha came back to the table and got our order. Lemon-Pepper Chicken with green beans and steamed broccoli. My wife got the chicken salad. When the cannelloni came to the table we were happy to have ordered it instead of the raviolis. It look delicious and didn't disappoint. I highly recommend this appetizer to anyone. After we finished the cannelloni our food came and it looked a little sad. Please see picture. I know it's hard to dress up a lemon-pepper pounded chicken chunk but the plate just looked bare. The chicken was extremely peppered so be ready for that. The green beans came from a freshly opened can, and the broccoli was very nicely steamed, not mushy, not undercooked. The chicken salad was.....well a chicken salad. My wife said it was good. All in all a good visit for a first time. We will definitely be back, I'll get the same appetizer but change up the entree. Our server, Alysha (I hope I'm getting that right) was very nice, our drinks got refilled in time and the timing of the food was also perfect. Give The Haven a try even if it's just to go have an after work beer and an appetizer. Cheers read more

The Haven - Lemon pepper chicken with broccoli and green beans - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Glad to have The Haven back in operation! The menu is verveilmilar to the old one and it was nice to see a few of the same staff. As always, a great vibe. read more

The Haven - Menu as of 1/9/2025 - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I moved to Bevo Mill a year ago and put up a post on next door asking where all the little gems for food in Bevo were and time and time again The Heaven was said. Well, my brother and I finally tried it and it didn't disappoint. Everyone was really friends it's your local spot for good home cooking and at an affordable price. My brother had the fried chicken wing dinner, yum! Well seasoned and popping hot and fresh 5 I had the fried pork chop it was delish and didn't disappoint! The portion sizes are great you'll leave full or with left overs. Great quick family night dinner or spot by for a quick drink. Everyone seemed to know everyone even the cooks come out to say hello to the regulars. It's a sweet place and I get why people recommend!! OHH I almost forgot. Get the carrot cakes it's delicious they didn't lie when they said award winning yummy cream. Cheese icing and great moist cake and a bit old slice to share, yummy! read more

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i placed a review over on the The Haven Bistro page All in all 10 out of 10!!! Food is always delicious, the desserts are to die for, and the staff is Da Best!!!! read more

The food and service are always excellent!!!! Haven't tasted a bad thing here. It's my go to for comfort food!!! Best potatoe skins in town hands down!!!! Delicious wings. read more

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Very disappointing; nothing like the old Haven. The food was mediocre (mine) and poorly seasoned and cooked (my friend's). The service was inaccurate, slow and inadequate. Sadly won't be back; we were fairly frequent visitors to the old Haven. :( read more

A good old fashioned South City Pub and restaurant. No frills, but nothing to complain about either. I go here when I just want a standard American meal. The food is average, service is great. I find that I usually have to season most food items table side (especially the Fries). Servers will always make sure you have a drink, which I like. Food I've tried - Smash Burger, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (Stop Drop and Roll), Cod Dinner, Salads. Everything is pretty standard but I like the Cod the best. Hand battered and fried perfectly. Coleslaw and salad dressings taste store bought but still good. Dinner salads have a nice cheese blend and I like to get one to start. The have homemade meatballs and toasted raviolis which I have yet to try. Atmosphere, it's not big because it's located in a residential house, but cozy and the neons call your name for a beer from outside. Reasonable prices, $9.50 sandwiches with Fries, Budweiser bottles $3.25. They have a good "to-go" set up too in front of house. Overall, if you're in the neighborhood and hungry, don't hesitate to stop in! read more

The Haven - Neighborhood Sports Bar - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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A can eat the baked chips all day and not get tired of them!! Smaller place but the vibes are always good and the service is always pleasant and efficient. I get the ranch on the side but it's usually drizzled on the chips. read more

The Haven - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Back to my past. Onion soup. Burgers. Locals drinking long necks. Pleasant people eating pleasant food. It's comfortable.

The Haven, a local bar, offers satisfactory cuisine. Their burgers and steak sandwiches are quite satisfying. The dinner salad also meets expectations. My only concern doesn't pertain to the food or service. During the summer months, it can occasionally feel a bit stuffy inside, despite the air conditioning being on. read more

Rating as a local dive-ish place, the Haven is the best. It's unpretentious, the portions are great, and quality is strong (loved the fish sandwich and french onion soup), and prices are awesome. Hey, it's not The Haven by Gerard Craft, but it doesn't need to be. A lot of places packed with regulars don't give the time of day to newbies. This place felt plenty welcoming. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the Haven. The food looked solid. I ordered the steak sandwich at the recommendation of a friend (with onions and peppers, without cheese) and it was REALLY yummy! The steak was tender and really flavorful and balanced the bun and sautéed veggies well. My friend had the cheeseburger and we split the spin/art dip. The service was mostly attentive. We lingered longer than most usually would for drinks after our food and they were great at serving us up until the very end when we waited quite a while for our check. To be fair, we probably gave them the idea we were there for drinks for a longer period of time! I will be back. This place had good food and was reasonably priced. read more

Best Burger in Southside !!!!! You won't be disappointed I always order Double Haven burger

Nice neighborhood spot that's a good mix of bar and restaurant. It's not in my neighborhood but if I happen to be in the area I'll make a stop. Cheap drinks, ice cold draft beer and home cooking favorites like chili mac make this a place to remember! read more

The Haven - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Burgers are so good they have a wide selection of food from bar food to full dinner items. But the only issues is it is a small so not a lot of seating and the whole Neighborhood wants to go. read more

The food and service is amazing here, it's an old school bar and grill, we love this place!! I highly recommend trying it!!

Fast seating, very friendly with good food and atmosphere. Forgot this neighborhood restaurant existed, until recently on a whim made my way back there and was pleasantly surprised. They have a good menu and I could tell their following were long time customers who keep coming back because of the food and the people working there. read more

What a cute neighborhood bar and restaurant. I can see where on a game day/night this would be a fun place to hang. They have a great big menu and lots to choose from. I ordered a salad and toasted raviolis. My aunt ordered a Ruben and fries. The salad was delicious and fresh, t ravs were homemade. I have to say the dipping sauce was delicious but I wish the meat filling would have been more chunky and seasoned. I also think the babies needed a little more time in the fryer, make them more crisp. The French fries though were the bomb! Crispy delicious crinkle cuts! Who ever says that? Yum. My aunt loved her Ruben. I will definitely keep this place on my list. read more

This is a great little bar and grill. I couldn't take my eyes off the Shamrock burger: a burger with corned beef? Yes please! And it was soooo good! They give the option of 1000 island or horseradish and I chose horseradish. The burger was cooked perfectly and had plenty of juiciness but wasn't greasy. The corned beef was excellent and the two meats blended well together. I had a side of their creamy coleslaw and I have to say it's probably one if the best coleslaws I've had in a restaurant. It was crunchy and the sauce had such a nice creamy flavor that wasn't overpowering as many are, I was able to taste the rest of the ingredients and not just the sauce. Kelly, the bartender was wonderful, answered all my questions and is very personable. I will most certainly come back here. read more

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This is a great south city hidden gem! My husband and I used to go here years ago for the cozy bar atmosphere. Sadly we moved and stopped frequenting this location as often, but today we returned with our young daughter for dinner for the first time in years (I was craving their French onion soup). Their service was outstanding!! From the hostess to the waitress to the bus boy, everyone was over-the-top friendly. The hostess made a point to sit us next to another young family and even brought out crayons, toys, and complimentary dessert for our daughter. And the food was delicious, as always. The steak sandwich, Frisco melt, French dip, and French onion soup are all fail-proof. read more

Food is excellent. Always freshly prepared and quality ingredients used. The service is always excellent too. The waitresses and support staff work very hard. It sometimes can be extremely busy, however the ambiance is very relaxing. You have a view of the sports on one of the multiple flat screens. Great place to get a great meal and relax...have a beer. read more

Really good sandwiches!! Really bad "New Country" music!! So bad and loud in fact, that while I really like much of their food, it makes it hard for me to want to return! read more

Excellent service. Large servings. Great Italian salad! Love the neighborhood friendliness.

My first time at this place. Had the patty melt burger. It was very.tasty. love a juicy burger. Dry burgerz are the pits. Wait staff was very efficient But the waitress could be a little friendly She looked bored to death didnt write down order or even suggest specials. . I guess when you serve food i shouldnt expect a smile or fanned interest in my being a first time guest. Well these bar/resturants are so numerous i think ill just spend my very hard earned bucks elsewhere. read more

Pretty typical American bar food. Good fried foods and decent selection of beer. You can get draft or bottles and buckets of the bottled beer. Come here for dinner or to watch the game. By far, my favorite dish here is the chili mac. Quite possibly the best chili mac I have ever had, including Skyline Chili. The chili is nice and beefy with beans and the perfect amount of spice. Topped with cheese and spaghetti sauce. The meatball appetizer could be a light meal for one person. 3 large-ish meatballs in chunky marinara and 2 pieces of toasted garlic bread. It is my favorite of their appetizers. The onion petals were decent but have a bit of kick to them. They are breaded with a spicy batter. They come out on a big plate with ranch for dipping. I am glad they have a turkey burger patty that they can put on any of their burgers. I have been trying to cut back on the amount of red meat I eat so I can still have a burger here and not feel like I am cutting corners. M-f they have different dinner specials including pork chops, chicken spedini, and Friday fish plate. read more

The Haven - Onion petals - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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First time here and it won't be the last! Had dinner with a friend I had not seen in 20 years, and the servers were very cool with it. French onion soup is absolutely to die for - Turkey club is as well. It's small, but big on service. Will definitely be back again. read more

The Haven is located on Morganford between Loughborough and Holly Hills in South City. Long gone are the days of brain sandwiches at this south side watering hole. The dilapidated Haven has been around the Holly Hills neighborhood for a long time. It recently closed down, was sold, redone, and has reopened under new ownership. It is now a hopping new spot for south-side locals. The new owners have done a great job gutting the old place and giving the new one a clean, cozy feel. It's a tad small and smoky, but they offer flat panel TVs galor, video games, cheap drinks and a decent full bar/restaurant menu (under $10). I had the Cannelloni lunch special, which was good. My friend had the burger and thought it was delish. If you're looking for a low key drink in a clean, safe neighborhood bar.... give the Haven a try. read more

Shout out to the daily homemade chili!! It has just the right amount of spice and tomatoes. Get the half n half special for 6.95 and you don't just get a small portion with your half sammie, you get a giant crock of it. You should know about their chili! One thing I noticed this last time is that I thought before I saw they had drink specials during games, but last night during the blues playoff games there were no specials. That kind of sucks because every time I'm there half of the people in there are there to watch the game, and like not just watch it but participate and get all loud with it. Give the fans a break Haven! read more

The Haven - American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Two weeks ago we stopped on our way home from a friend's. Last week we got carry outs. Haven't been in years, but now will become regulars. Tasty home cooked food, cold beer and cheap drinks. read more

I used to come here often for French onion soup, good apps, and nice sized drinks. After a couple of EXTREMELY disappointing visits, I will not be back. Had to ask for my soup to be sent back, still the cheese wasn't melted..........the waitress didn't get back around to me until she asked if I was ready for the check. read more

Food And Service 100%: We have driven by this place a million times and never stopping. Well today we did it and we both agreed we will be back.. Kelly was our waitress and she is fantastic , always checking on us to make sure we were two happy guys . We ordered Lemon Chicken with broccoli and a salad my little buddy had a Chicken Sandwich with Fries. We loved everything here including Kelly she is one of those kind of girls who jokes around and we love that kind of waitress. YES We will be going back ... And we recommend you find this little hidden south side restaurant and give them a try. read more